I don't know if people are talking about the 2012 Subaru Impreza when they talk badly about the sound system, but I got a belkin auxiliary cable to hook up specifically for my iphone, and the sound system is actually quite good. It's not comparable to a very expensive system, but the bass actually handles really well with songs like A Milli by Lil Wayne which is pretty heavy bass! I was extremely surprised, and very happy to hear the sound system. Tell me what complaints you have about the sound and why!